Frequently Asked Questions

The 7-Day Detox includes 7 breakfast shakes and 7 afternoon shakes. A food shopping list is provided in the kit, and you’ll need to purchase ingredients from the meal plan list to prepare your own lunches and dinners for Days 3 through 7. For Days 1 and 2, all your meals are covered with 4 shakes per day, which are included in the program.

This is often the part that feels most intimidating—but rest assured, this detox allows you to enjoy plenty of delicious, nutritious foods that truly nourish your body.

The focus is on whole food nutrition, returning to a more natural and aligned way of eating. If it comes in a box, it’s likely not approved! The goal is to stick to a non-inflammatory diet that supports the liver and doesn’t add extra stress.

Here’s a quick overview of what to avoid during the detox:

• Coffee (Cut back 3-5 days before the detox to minimize withdrawal symptoms)
• Gluten (a common allergen)
• Dairy (another common allergen)
• Grains (often moldy or cross-contaminated with gluten)
• Nuts and seeds (highly allergenic)
• Red meat & pork (more inflammatory)
• Sugars (all forms, including honey and maple syrup)
• Processed foods (like cereals, crackers, bread, etc.)
• Beverages other than water and herbal tea

It’s a simple, whole-food approach that’s completely doable—and your body will thank you for it!

Yes, this detox was specifically designed to be free of all major allergens, including gluten, dairy, soy, eggs, and nuts.

It’s also completely caffeine-free and made with pea and rice protein, making it suitable for both vegans and vegetarians.

Additionally, it has been third-party tested to ensure purity and is free from potential contaminants, providing you with a safe and high-quality detox experience.

It’s best to avoid coffee and caffeine during the detox to achieve optimal results.

However, if giving up coffee isn’t possible for you, it’s recommended to limit yourself to about 6 ounces of black coffee or tea in the morning, and only after having your first shake.

Fasting is a key component of any effective liver detox.

By reducing food intake during the first 48 hours, the liver gets a chance to focus on clearing accumulated toxins already circulating in the bloodstream without the burden of processing new ones. This gives the liver the opportunity to regain balance and efficiency.

During the 7-Day Dr. Cabral Detox, this process is supported with a mimicked fast. Instead of complete fasting, you’ll have 1 scoop of the Daily Nutritional Support shake 4 times per day. This provides essential vitamins, minerals, protein, and electrolytes, allowing you to maintain energy and feel supported throughout the day.

If we begin the detox on Monday, your first whole food meal will be on Wednesday at lunch.

Please follow the instructions provided in the mini-brochure included in your Dr. Cabral Detox kit. For Days 1 and 2, you’ll use 1 scoop per shake, four times a day. From Days 3 to 7, you’ll switch to 2 scoops for your breakfast and mid-afternoon shakes.

It’s recommended to avoid eating solid foods during the first two days to give your body the time and space to focus on removing toxins without the added work of digestion.

If weight loss isn’t your goal, you may blend spinach and blueberries into your morning shake for added nutrients.

If you find it absolutely necessary to eat during the first two days, you can follow the nutritional guidelines outlined for Days 3-7.

You will receive these in The Detox Community and your detox kit a few days before we begin so you can start meal planning and grocery shopping.

The Dr. Cabral 7-Day Detox is completely free of gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, and soy.

If you have allergies or sensitivities beyond these, please review the ingredient list carefully to ensure the products are safe for you.

This detox is also vegan and vegetarian-friendly!

You should be consuming about 80-100 oz of water each day throughout the detox. Much of this will be from the Dr. Cabral Detox shakes themselves (each one is about 20-24 ounces). Additional water is only needed if you feel thirsty.

Also, expect to pee a lot more during the detox week - it's a crucial way to flush toxins out.

Yes, you can enjoy unsweetened, caffeine-free herbal teas during the detox—ginger tea is especially beneficial. Avoid coconut water or any beverages containing natural or added sugars.

It’s also recommended to skip all carbonated drinks during the detox. Once the detox is complete, sparkling water can be reintroduced.

It's not recommended to have vinegar on the detox because it is acidic and it can feed yeast or bacterial overgrowth. Instead, try using lemon or lime for acidity/flavor instead.

Preferably not, as nut and coconut milks can be a common source of food sensitivities for many individuals.

However, if plain water with the shake powder is not an option for you, you may use a 50/50 mix of unsweetened nut milk and water.

If you choose to use coconut milk, it’s best to limit it to 1-2 teaspoons as part of a meal or recipe. Ideally, the primary fats consumed during the detox should come from monounsaturated sources like avocado or olive oil, as these are gentler on digestion compared to saturated fats.

To manage hunger during the detox, consider increasing the portion of green vegetables in your lunchtime salad to make it more filling.

You can also enhance your morning shake by blending it with leafy greens and a handful of blueberries for added nutrients and satiety.

While this may slightly reduce the amount of weight lost, you’ll still achieve excellent detox benefits and feel more satisfied throughout the day.

It’s best to avoid gum during the detox, but if necessary, you may have sugar-free gum immediately after a meal.

Chewing gum can help stimulate digestion following a meal, but chewing it between meals might trigger hunger and make sticking to the detox more challenging.

Yes, herbs and spices are okay to use for seasoning your food.

*Note: some herbs including garlic and onion can act as a prebiotic and cause bloating which may slow weight loss and increase gut dysfunction. If this happens on days 3-7 we recommend cutting back on those products.

Yes, you may cook your food. It is best not to cook in oil, but instead, either steam, bake, broil, slow cook, or sauté (pan-fry) in a little water to prevent sticking.

You may then add 1-2 TBSP of olive oil as a dressing along with a squeeze of lemon.

If you need to wake up earlier than the example times listed on the instructions, you should drink lemon water upon waking up. Then have your first shake no earlier than 6:00 am and have the remaining shakes 3.5-4 hours apart.

Also, even if you're not hungry, you should still stick to the shake schedule to reduce potential side effects and discomfort.

Continue with the Daily Nutritional Support for breakfast, but add in some berries and other superfoods. 

For lunch you can continue on with a vegan or vegetarian lunch or begin to add in Paleo type protein if you prefer. 

A snack is optional and it can be another smoothie, just the shake and powder, or a snack such as: a handful of nuts, cut up veggies and guacamole or hummus, a cup of fruit, or a fresh vegetable juice. 

Dinner can be the same style as lunch. Lunch and dinner can also include some gluten-free starch if you are not trying to lose weight. You can also do one to two cheat meals per week as desired based on your goals.

During the detox you should stay on all prescription medication prescribed by your healthcare practitioner, please also confirm that none of your medications are contraindicated with any of the ingredients in the detox.

Our goal is to help you get the best results possible, while at the same time teaching you a healthy lifestyle plan.

To maintain all your results, you can continue using the DNS shake for a liquid breakfast or afternoon snack.

It is what our most successful clients do to stay feeling healthy & looking great!

If this is your first detox, we do not recommend exercising on the fasting days. Exercising on the meal days is okay, but don't overdo it and pay close attention to how your body is feeling.

The main goal of the detox is also to give your body time to rest and rejuvenate. If you have done the detox before and know that you always have enough energy to exercise when fasting, then go ahead. Make sure to only do light exercise and continue to stay aware of how your body is feeling.

Yes, for best results, we recommend repeating the 2 day fast each week. If weight-loss is not your main goal, then it is okay to only do the first 2 day fast and then follow the day 3-7 meal plan for the rest of the detox. Another option is only doing 1 liquid fast day per week for 2 or 3 week of a longer Dr. Cabral Detox.

Absolutely! If you are not trying to lose weight, we do recommend adding 1 cup of blueberries in your smoothies on days 3-7. There is a section on the food shopping list of fruits and carbs that you can eat if weight loss is not your main goal.

Also, if you are completing a 14-day or 21-day detox, only the first 2 days of fasting is recommended and you can follow the instructions for days 3-7 for the rest of the detox.

If you cannot commit to a full 7-day detox, you can still receive great benefits from doing only 5 days. Simply complete the 1st 5 days out of the 7 day Dr. Cabral Detox and then just use the daily shake powder for your morning smoothies after that.

The 7-Day Detox was specifically formulated to include all 3 products. Each product is unique in its own way. The Daily Nutritional Support powder is a full multi-vitamin, mineral, electrolyte, and antioxidant formula that has light detox effects by itself, but it is the FM Detox that provides the higher level of Phase 1 and 2 liver detox support. The AYU Detox allows for greater bowel motility and has anti-inflammatory and cleansing properties.

No, we do not recommend completing the detox while pregnant or nursing.

If you would like to use an infrared sauna, coffee enema, or colonic while completing the detox, it is best to do so during days 3-7, after you have completed the fasting portion so that your body is stronger and able to work with the increased detoxification treatments.

Most people will be kicked out of a fasting state by using the DNS powder since it does contain 15 g of protein, but the best way to test is by using a glucometer to measure blood sugar (below 95 for a fasting state). However, you do get many of the same benefits during Detox including anti-inflammatory effects, hormone balancing, blood sugar balancing, and ease of digestion, along with the 12-hour overnight fast as part of the Detox protocol.

If you miss taking an AYU or FM capsule you can pick up with the next scheduled capsules – there is no need to take additional ones.

The detox products do have an expiration date; each product will have a stamp for the date that it will expire. Since they're made in small batches, the one you're getting is going to be fresh and will not expire most likely for 2 years.

Decreased bowel movements during the first 2 days of the detox is normal because you are not consuming whole foods and only drinking liquids. After you introduce meals again on day 3, bowel movements should begin returning to normal.

Bloating after consuming the shake and supplements is often a sign of weak digestion. If this occurs, it is best to drink the shake slowly over the course of 60 minutes.

Yes, you can mix the powder from the capsules into the shakes or even mix them up with a little raw honey or 1 tsp of apple sauce. Please keep in mind that the powder may taste bitter due to the vitamins and herbs.

This can be a sign that your body is detoxing, which is called a Herxheimer reaction. This is due to the fact your body is releasing stored toxins, which your body is trying to process and eliminate as quickly as possible. Headaches, fatigue, and nausea are also common if you have altered your normal routine and are no longer consuming processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, etc. This causes your body to have withdrawal symptoms from these items, especially during the first 2 days. It should be gone by the end of day 3. Please discontinue the Dr. Cabral Detox if you have any concerns regarding symptoms.